Coffee Consultant, CQI Lecturer & Swedish Cup Taster Champion 2025

I'm Anthony Huy Nguyen, a certified Q Arabica Grader, CQI Lecturer, and current Swedish Cup Taster Champion 2025. My journey in coffee began in Saigon, South Vietnam, where childhood memories of warmth and aroma still guide my senses today. Now based in Gothenburg, Sweden, I live with my wife and daughter, and have dedicated my life to coffee since 2012—as a barista, roaster, consultant, and international coffee judge.

I was honored to win the Swedish Coffee Roasting Championship and Swedish Barista of All Barista Award in 2019, before representing Sweden at the world stage. In 2025, I continued this journey by winning the Cup Taster Championship, further deepening my exploration of sensory excellence in coffee.

Professionally, I am the founder of The Coffee Connections, a human-centered consulting firm, and the co-founder of Ritu Coffee Roastery, alongside Kristian Hedborg, owner of Gothenburg’s iconic café Alkemisten, where I also served as the coffee manager.

My career has been deeply rooted in education, sustainability, and community building—values I carry into my roles as CQI Lecturer, national judge in Sweden, Finland, and Vietnam, and former ambassador for international brands like Van Houten and Sproud.

For me, coffee is more than a beverage—it’s a form of meditation. Each brew invites presence, each cup is a quiet ceremony. Whether roasting, cupping, or crafting latte art, I see coffee as a way to connect deeply—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.

I’ve had the privilege of learning from cultures across Vietnam, Australia, Germany, and Sweden, and of turning daily coffee rituals into bridges between strangers. From the barista counter to the global stage, I continue to explore how coffee can inspire mindfulness, creativity, and human connection.

Let’s share this journey—one cup, one conversation, one meaningful moment at a time.